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Warwick celebrates the 100th annual George Washington Day “Hear ye, Hear ye,” shouted the “Town Crier,” played by Jake Butchko, as he rang his hand held bell and read a proclamation stating the news of the day about an important visitor to Warwick. On a July day in 1783, General …

Week culminates with time capsule unearthing (1967) and placement (2017), parade, barbecue and fireworks The long awaited 150th anniversary or Sesquicentennial of the incorporation of the Village of Warwick in August 1867 has finally arrived. A yearlong series of celebration events actually began this year with an apple drop on …

Move over Under the Tent, there is a new party in town: The Warwick Historical Society is changing things up this year with the all new Party in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. “Join us as we celebrate the Village’s 150th Anniversary and recognize …

Next Tuesday evening, July 11, Town of Warwick Historian Richard W. Hull, Ph.D. will offer a lecture, open to the public, titled, “Utopians and Utopias in Warwick’s past.” The presentation will be given in the Warwick Historical Society’s Old School Baptist MeetingHouse in Lewis Park, across from Village Hall, from …

Beginning Wednesday, July 5, the Warwick Historical Society will open many of Warwick’s historic properties such for self-guided tours. Some of the destinations will be Baird’s Tavern, the Old School Baptist Meeting House and the Lehigh & Hudson River Railway Caboose. “As we walk the streets of Warwick the history …

‘Warwick Through Time’ commemorative note cards are here In celebration of the Village of Warwick’s Sesquicentennial, a limited edition of commemorative note cards have been reproduced by Sarah McHugh and Renelle Lorray from images taken from the highly praised “Warwick Through Time” exhibit held throughout the Albert Wisner Public Library. …

Discover the people and places that helped shape Warwick’s history on the weekend of June 17 and 18. The Warwick Historical Society is participating in New York State’s Path Through History Weekend celebrating the state’s rich heritage. The society will be holding a variety of events over the weekend to …

During the Village of Warwick Board meeting on Mon., May 15, Trustee Bill Lindberg spoke about the “Red Umbrella Tour” he attended on Sun., May 14. The “walk-about” tour, sponsored by the Town of Warwick Historical Society, showcases the rich history of the Village of Warwick. “It’s a fabulous tour …

KeyBank can trace its origins all the way back to 1825. And in the Village of Warwick, the branch office at 5 Maple Ave. across from the U.S. Post Office, first opened in 1967. On Thursday, April 20, Town of Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton, Mayor Michael Newhard and members of …

Community members are invited to fight hunger in the Town of Warwick on Friday, May 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Warwick Valley High School. Empty Bowls 2017 is a family fun evening that will feature beautiful handmade pottery bowls, student music, kids’ games and activities, pottery demonstrations and …

Warwick Historical Society reveals results of archeological dig It was a full house at the Buckbee Center on Sunday, March 26, as the Town of Warwick Historical Society’s Shingledig archaeological team presented the highlights of their 2016 digging season at Shingle House and Baird’s Tavern. Team members Dot Zwerin and …

Stewart’s Shops contributes $250 to the effort, designed to honor Army Lt. Col. Jaimie E. Leonard of Warwick The Warwick Historical Society has received a $250 grant from Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program for the enhancement of a Nature Play Area at Baird’s Tavern. The Warwick Historical Society is partnering …

Guests will have an opportunity to step back in time with the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce when the Town of Warwick Historical Society hosts an after-hours business mixer on Thursday evening, Feb. 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Baird’s Tavern, 105 Main Street in Warwick Village. Baird’s Tavern …

Huge crowds gather for New Year’s Apple Eve on Railroad Avenue and kickoff Warwick’s Sesquicentennial celebration It was an opportunity to enjoy a great New Year’s Eve and also kickoff the Village of Warwick’s 150th year celebration or Sesquicentennial. On Dec. 31 there were several events, co-sponsored by the Merchant …